Pronunciation: /piːl bæk/
noun a thin outer covering or layer that can be removed from something
A1 I tried to peel back the sticker, but it wouldn't come off.
A2 She used a knife to peel back the wrapping on the gift.
B1 The detective had to peel back the layers of lies to uncover the truth.
B2 In order to understand the full story, you have to peel back the complexities.
C1 The journalist had to peel back the curtain of secrecy to reveal the corruption.
C2 To truly understand the artist's work, one must peel back the layers of symbolism and meaning.
verb to remove or pull back a thin outer covering or layer
A1 I peel back the banana skin before eating it.
A2 She carefully peeled back the wrapping paper to reveal the gift inside.
B1 The detective had to peel back the layers of lies to uncover the truth.
B2 In order to understand the complex issue, we need to peel back the various factors at play.
C1 The journalist decided to peel back the curtain and expose the corruption within the government.
C2 As a researcher, it is important to peel back the assumptions and biases that may influence your findings.
formal In order to inspect the inner workings of the machine, you must carefully peel back the outer casing.
informal Hey, can you help me peel back the sticker on this new gadget?
slang I love watching those videos where they peel back the layers of drama on reality TV shows.
figurative It's important to peel back the layers of a complex issue to truly understand it.
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